We Rejoice and Give Thanks - Bishop Peter A. Libasci 6 HEART TO HEART
Wear Your Shield of Faith with Courage and Confidenc - Mae Edwards 7 ON CALL
A Truth to be Boastful About - Dr. Joseph Pepe 8 THE PRAYER A POEM CAN MAKE
Pedaling to Paradise - Gary Bouchard, Ph.D. 10 DEAR FATHER KERPER
When can Last Rites be given? - Father Michael Kerper 12 PARISH LIFE
Divine Mercy Parish, Peterborough - Matthew Lomanno 14 FEATURE
Friends, Fun and No Food - Emily Murphy 15 CATHOLIC CHARITIES REPORT
Saving Lives - Gary Bouchard 16 FEATURE
Who
Walking in Joy - Bridget Martin
ARE THESE SAINTS?
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These three saints were assembled by artist Matthew Alderman in this image and the cover to celebrate Parable's 10th year. For more information on these saints and the cover image, see pages 22-23.
IN THE MIDDLE is St. Joseph, the patron of the Diocese of Manchester, and the child Jesus. They are reading The Guidon, the fir t publication of the diocese which was published from October 1898-June 1904.
ON THE LEFT is St. Francis de Sales. He is the patron saint of journalists and is reading Parable which launched in July 2007 and is celebrating it's 10th year in production.
ON THE RIGHT is St. Patrick, another patron of the Diocese of Manchester. He is reading Tidings, which was the publication of the diocese from 1988 until 1992.
PARABLE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY
YOUR LOCAL CATHOLIC PARISH
New Hampshire and the World’s Chère Mère - Robert B. Perreault 22 TIMELESS TEACHERS
Celebrating Parable's 10th Year 31 MISSION MOMENT
Care Coordination - Kathleen Rice Orshak
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